January · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Oxford in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oxford in January
Average temperature 4°C, 64 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Oxford scores 5.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Oxford's colleges, the Radcliffe Camera, and the Cherwell give the city its stone-and-water character.
January in Oxford — workable with trade-offs
Expect 4°C (39°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 64 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Oxford — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oxford in January?
- In January, Oxford averages 4°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Oxford?
- January earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Oxford in January?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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